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Every Saturday morning, Adam Cooper brings you the best in local, national and international sport.
Previews, reviews, results and reaction from our own backyard, around New Zealand and across the world.
If it’s sport, we’ll cover it ... with a gold and black tinge!
All Sport Breakfast with Adam Cooper, 7 - 9am Saturdays on Newstalk ZB.
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Adam Cooper was on site for the All Sport Breakfast LIVE at Royal Wellington Golf Course ahead of round three of the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship. Listen back to his interviews from the day, including players Darae Chung, Caitlin Maurice and Yujie Liu. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano's lamenting some “inexcusable” defending after falling to a 3-2 loss at home to Melbourne Victory in football's men's A-League. Wellington have conceded twice in the first half and once in the second - with a late own goal not able to provide any real consolation. Adam Cooper spoke to goalscorer Carlo Armiento about the win, and the new signing of striker Sarpreet Singh. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Hurricanes fine tune for the Super Rugby season in Porirua on Saturday, with their final pre-season match against the Chiefs. 'Canes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi caught up with Adam Cooper ahead of the clash. Kirifi will miss the first month of the competition with a calf injury. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The annual Capital Classic Athletics meet takes place at Newtown Park on Sunday as part of the summer athletics calendar. Before the competition, decorated athletes Hamish Kerr and Tom Walsh will be in town running a coaching clinic as part of their Aotearoa Athletics Trust initiative. Adam Cooper spoke to Kerr about coaching the next generation of athletes, and on his plans for 2026. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wellington Phoenix have missed another chance to rise to the A-League's top six, conceding two late goals to settle for a 2-all draw with Melbourne City. Adam Cooper was pitchside, and spoke to coach Giancarlo Italiano just after the fulltime whistle. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wellington Blaze chase more history on Saturday, chasing a record-extending 10th Super Smash T20 title when meeting Auckland in the grand final at Christchurch's Hagley Oval. Adam Cooper spoke to Blaze captain Jess Kerr ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thousands will flock to Wellington's Trentham Racecourse for the 153rd running of the Wellington Cup race, for a day of racing and entertainment. Adam Cooper spoke with racing identity, and Wellington Racing Club committee member Des Coppins to preview the day, and get a few betting tips. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ahead of interclub playoffs, Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The countdown is on for the Asia-Pacific's preeminent women's amateur golf championship at Royal Wellington early next month. The Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Championship begins on February 12, with golfers travelling from all corners of the globe to take part. Many local eyes will be on Lower Hutt golfer Darae Chung, who's currently at the University of Oregon. She joined Adam Cooper to discuss her tournament preparation and how important a strong result would be for her golfing trajectory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than a dozen teams from around the country will head to Ngati Toa domain over the long Waitangi weekend for the National Club Sevens tournament. The Paremata-Plimmerton rugby club is hosting the event after winning the tournament last year. The club's director of rugby Gerrard Fasavalu joined Adam Cooper to run through what's planned and how preparations are tracking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Despite back to back wins over Canterbury to conclude the Super Smash round robin, the Wellington Firebirds season is over after winning just three of their nine completed games. However, the Wellington Blaze's bid for their title defence continues to gain momentum, with their latest win over the Magicians keeping them tentatively at the top of the table a week out from the playoffs. To look at both teams' seasons, Adam was joined by TVNZ commentator and former White Fern Frankie Mackay. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The reigning champion Wellington Blaze top a congested ladder heading into the final stretch of the women's T20 Super Smash. To look ahead to the final two matches of the round robin against Canterbury, Adam Cooper spoke to Blaze batter Rebecca Burns who brought up her 100th Super Smash match for the Blaze during the season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Zealand men's team are in action in Wellington this week in the Asia-Oceania qualifiers for this year's Floorball World Championships in Finland. The top four teams from the week at Akau Tangi Sports Centre will book their spot. Tim McKibbin is now based in Switzerland to pursue the sport. He joined Adam Cooper to discuss the World Cup qualification, ahead of Saturday's final group match against the Philippines. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper for the first report of 2026. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The pinnacle of domestic cricket in the summer, the 2025-26 Super Smash, begins on Boxing Day. Both the Wellington Blaze and Firebirds begin their campaigns in Palmerston North on December 27, to meet Central Districts, before heading home to both host Auckland at the Basin Reserve two days later. To preview their seasons, Adam Cooper was joined in studio by allrounders from both teams, Hannah Francis and Logan van Beek. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In January, Wellington's Ākau Tangi Sports Centre will play host to the Asia-Oceania qualifying tournament for next year's Men’s World Floorball Championships in Finland. Between January 13-19, New Zealand is one of 10 teams competing with four spots from the region to head to Europe. Adam Cooper spoke with New Zealand men's coach Christian Bertschinger about the team's preparation, and the significance of the event coming to the capital. LISTEN ABOVE For more information on the event, click HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wellington Rugby Union has exited its 50% shareholding of the Hurricanes, with a group led by Upper Hutt developer Malcolm Gillies taking the stake in the Super Rugby franchise. It follows several years of significant financial losses for the Hurricanes, something the WRFU had to stomach as a 50% owner. Adam Cooper spoke to WRFU CEO Tony Giles on what this means for the union going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Central Falcons women's side are seeking back to back Premier Hockey League titles when facing the Tridents in Saturday's gold medal match in Auckland. Adam Cooper previewed the match with Wellington-based goalkeeper Julia Gluyas, who's capping off a satisfying year of hockey having also made her Black Sticks debut in 2025. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At just 20 years old, Isa Prins is fast ticking off significant footballing achievements. The Wellington Olympic midfielder was the Central League's player of the year, and was also named player of the match after scoring in the Chatham Cup grand final. He joins Adam Cooper to preview Saturday's National League final against Auckland City. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Cooper catches up with Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch for the latest action, including a preview of the Open Singles event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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